French Open 2021 LIVE, Day 2: PV Sindhu in action - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog

Srikanth finds the gap and takes a 2 point cushion lead at 12-14!

Kidambi gets to work and levels up with Momota at 12 ALL after the mid-game break!

INTENSE RALLIES, PHEW!

Kento Momota is back on track again as he goes into the mid-game interval break with the lead at 11-9. Buck up, Srikanth, the margin needs to be closed!

Momota finds the edge again!

The fight is very close here as both players are giving in their all - Momota leads at 9-8 as Srikanth breathes right on his neck!

Kidambi is rewarded for his smash - he leads now 5-6!

Kidambi isn't one to settle so soon either - he keeps abreast of Momota at 5 ALL

Momota is on a mission here!

Coming up in no time with a few surprise shots Kento Momota takes charge of Game 2 as well - he leads 5-3 now!

Into Game 2 we head and Srikanth starts well again - we lead 2-1

And Srikanth fails to lift a return and Momota pockets Game 1 in style

So close yet so far for Kidambi Srikanth. Despite getting onto a good start, Srikanth loses steam and Momota gets the better of him to bag the opening game, 21-18 in 21 minutes.

Comeback in the second? Yes, please!

WE LEVEL!! IT IS 18 ALL - Can Srikanth push now?